Hi Misty, Little Kids Day In is targeted at families with littlies under 6. We have set aside eight Mondays a year where we block out bookings for schools so that littlies can explore the museum and activities without the large school groups and older kids.

On Monday 3 August – we are partnering with Playgroup Victoria and attempting to set an Australian Record for the largest playgroup (number of kiddies attending a playgroup meet). We’re expecting it to be a busy, fun day. We will have a range of activities that children aged 0-6 can participate in, from babies in the Big Blue Bath Tub to pre-school kids making dinosaur masks and dance to dinosaur songs with Jurassic Joe. Children learn through playing and through our programs children under 6 years old can explore the museum, science and activities and interact with other children.

If you are interested in attending on Monday, I’d advise you to buy your tickets online to avoid the long general queue, otherwise the next dates for Little Kids Day in for the remainder of the year are:

September 7, October 26, December 7

Yvette O'Dowd
22 July, 2015 19:41

Our group are interested in attending this however one member mentioned she attended previously and there were still school groups there, which overwelmed her little ones. Given this is the reason families of pre-schoolers are already hesitant about visiting on weekdays, can you confirm no school groups will be at this special event?
(Our family visited for the first time on a Sunday in the school holidays and our toddler was swamped by older children in nearly all areas.)

Heading into the colder winter months, it's safe to assume that Scienceworks will be busy on any given day, especially weekends and school holidays, so it is a good idea to prebook your tickets to avoid queues and disappointment.

You can prebook online or over the phone. There is a $4 prebooking fee and we require payment with a Visa or Mastercard to secure the tickets.

Thanks.

Kate
16 June, 2015 21:11

I would like to know approx how much time to allow to view the museum? Would we need a full day or half a day would be appropriate we have a 7 and 8 year old

Thanks for your enquiry. A general look around Scienceworks should take around two hours. If you are interested in visiting our optional extras such as the Planetarium, Lightning Room and Tyrannosaurs exhibition, you would need to tack on an additional hour for each of those.

We look forward to seeing you at Scienceworks.

Erin
16 June, 2015 15:03

Hi, I am thinking of bringing my 2yo to the little kids day in. I also have a young baby. Do you have change facilities or parents room somewhere to feed bubs?
Thanks

Hi Victoire, while our Little Kids Day In program is most suitable for those of kindergarten age, there are some activities that your little one could enjoy. Our regular Big Blue Bathtub program features a paddling pool filled not with water, but sensory toys, crawling space, hanging mobiles and texture books. As part of the program on Monday, we also have a big colourful parachute on the arena, playdough, sand & bark tubs, and the exciting sounds of African drummers and dancers.

Feel free to come around and check it out, we would love to see you there.

Sharee
25 July, 2014 13:30

Just letting you know that the Facebook Event hyperlink (above) links to your 2013 event
Cheers

Thanks for your comment. We advise that you pre-book your tickets if you are planning to visit a Planetarium or Lightning Room show, or any other touring exhibition. Otherwise you will be able to purchase general admission tickets at the door.

Chris
2 October, 2013 16:43

I would love to bring my 4 year old twins, but I work on Monday's. Are there any plans to have a little kids day in on another day of the week? Like Tuesday or Wednesday?
Thanks

There are no future plans to make Little Kids Day in on any other day, however, the afternoons on weekdays are quiter and more suitable for the little ones. In the mornings during school terms, we cater for many schools so can be busier.

Claire
10 August, 2013 21:46

Hi,
My family will be visiting from Tas in the school holidays, which will not coincide with the dates of the Little Kids Day. Does Scienceworks have things suitable for a 2y/o on a regular day? Thanks.

The best place for a two-year-old at Scienceworks is our Nitty Gritty Super City exhibition, which is a separate area for pre-school- and early primary-aged kids and their families. It is located upstairs and is included in Scienceworks entry ($10 for adults, free for kids and concession card holders).

We look forward to seeing you at Scienceworks!

Sharon
30 July, 2013 19:34

This program sounds fantastic, we have other commitments Monday mornings but I wanted to ask how much time would be reasonable to have a 3.5 year old at science works on this day? Is it something they can gain a Reasonable experience out if in an hour or two, or should you aim to be there longer? Also, is the area breast feeding friendly, as in, is there seating available etc, as I also have a 6mth old. Thanks in advance :)

Hi Sharon, Yes they would certainly have a reasonable experience in an hour or two. There is plenty of seating available, On the Lower Ground Floor at Scienceworks we have a baby change room with two stations for changing nappies and a screened area with an armchair for baby feeding. The room also has a microwave for heating baby food and drink and a family toilet. It is shown on the map of the site.

Kelly Wilkinson
27 July, 2013 20:47

Hi,
Too late for me as my youngest will be at school next year, but just a suggestion.
Would it be possible in future to mix up which day of the week the LKDI is? We have kinder every Monday so have been unable to attend the LKDI for the past 2 years. I am sure there are many other families out there who would like to attend but are also unable to on Mondays for many reasons.
If the LKDI was rotated around the week days this would give more families the opportunity to attend in school free peace.
Cheers, Kelly

Hi could you tell me if there is plenty of space for strollers to get around in? I would like to come to the little kids day in with my two little ones, & just wondering if I should leave the stroller in the car or not!

With all the people that come on Little Kids' Day In, it can get a bit squishy with prams, so it is best to leave them at home or in the car.

melissa
6 February, 2013 21:03

I note previous question is unanswered - would a nine / ten month old gain much from this? (My twins are crawling, walking if aided, can see & touch & get excited by new experiences, but are definitely not independent in any way) ... Would it be interesting for them or too much for them? And is there anywhere for them to crawl (under supervision & monitoring) or are all spaces walking only?

Hi Melissa, we have checked with the Education and Community Programs Staff at Scienceworks and on LKDI we offer addition activities which alter each month. We often have storytelling sessions where children are free to sit and crawl around this area in the Planetarium Foyer and games on the Arena outside where families sit and have picnics while children can play with balls, run underneath a giant parachute and chase bubbles. Our last LKDI hosted a puppet show and you can regularly check what is on at each LKDI from our website.

We do require that parents and carers supervise children at all times and our friendly Customer Service Officers are always on hand for advice.

Your twins of nine/ten months old would definitely get excited by the new experiences, they would have small spaces to crawl around and especially enjoy our exhibition Nitty Gritty Super City which is aimed at 2/3 to 5 year olds. We are endeavouring to include more tactile activities in the future to cater for your twins’ age group on LKDI events.

The Little Kids' Day In activities are designed for pre-school aged children. Accordingly we cater for all ages younger than 5.

We look forward to seeing you!

Lauren Beech
30 November, 2012 16:56

Hi, I am just wondering if this would be suitable for my son, he turned 7 in August but we're coming down from the Northern Territory for a holiday just me and him and Scienceworks is on my to do list since I haven't been since the Star Trek exhibit was there! I'm wondering if Monday is the day to go or whether we should try another day.
Thanks

For an inquisitive youngster, the Nitty Gritty Super City exhibit would be quite appropriate, it is more geared towards 3-8 year olds, however, there are still interactives in the exhibit a 12 month old would get something out of.

Mel
22 August, 2012 11:37

Hi, my son is nearly 9 months. Would this be appropriate for his age group? What sorts of things can we expect to see/do?

Hi Faith, MV Members get free entry into Scienceworks (usually $10 for adults) and half-price tickets for Planetarium and Lightening Room shows (usually $6 for adults and $3 for concession). The full list of benefits can be found on the MV Members page of our website.

Gabby
31 July, 2012 21:03

Hi will these little kids day ever run on another day other then Mondays...would love for my 2 yr old to attend but unfortunately we're not available Mondays (or Tuesdays). Cheers G

We advise that you pre-book your tickets if you are planning to visit a Planetarium or Lightning Room show, or the Wallace & Gromit exhibition. Otherwise you will be able to purchase general admission tickets at the door.

Hi Deanna and Emilie, Little Kids Day has been programmed for the entire year as a pilot program and will be always be held on Mondays allowing younger children to experience the museum on days when there are not as many school bookings. The dates for this year are 7 May (today), 4 June, 6 August, 3 September, 22 October and 3 December in 2012.

Monique
27 April, 2012 13:22

I just wanted to say thanks so much for putting on the little kids big day in my 21month old son just loves them we have gone to 2 so far and are lookingforward tocoming this may he just loves it Thanks so much